educratsweb.com >> PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST IN BISWANATH TOWN, ASSAM - EDUCRATSWEB.COM educratsweb.com >> PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST IN BISWANATH TOWN, ASSAM - EDUCRATSWEB.COMBiswanath temple popularly known as "Gupta Kashi is located at the confluence of Bridhaganga (Burigonga) river with Brahmaputra. The ghat has a cluster of temples of different gods. From the stone posts, beams and other ruins found there it is believed that once there was a stone temple. During the summer the temple remains under water. Only in winter worship is done by constructing temporary shed which draws lot of tourists. On the third day of the Assamese Bohag Bihu festival, a mela is held there. One can visit from here the island of Umatumuni, an archaeologically famous place.
For people visiting other archaeological sites of Biswanath and Gohpur area, Biswanath Chariali town provides the base. It is around 10 km away from Biswanath town. Tourist Taxis are available here. Accommodation, either in Govt. Circuit House, Tourist Lodge or in Hotels is also available. A tourist lodge at Biswanath Ghat is under construction.
Shiva Doul, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Biswanath Temple, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Chandi Mandir, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Biswanath ghat river scene, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Nagsankar Mandir is situated 15 km west of Biswanath chariali town, in a place called Sootea. The exact history of the temple is not definite. It was built around 4th Century AD. According to one belief, the temple was built by a King called Nag Sankar from Lohitya dynasty in the late 4th century. Nagsankar reigned eastern Kamrup (ancient name of Assam) in 378 AD. He was a great king and sent his representatives to his contemporary the Great Asoka of Maurya dynasty.
According to another belief, the Nagsankar temple was built by king Nagmatta. Nagmatta is another name of the powerful king of Assam, Arimatta. Arimatta has an important place in mythology too. He is believed to be the son of the river-god Brahmaputra, who blessed the beautiful wife of king Ramchandra with a son.
Ahom king Su-sen-pha repaired Nagsankar temple in 1480. With this work the king was able to spread his kingdom to the north bank of the river Brahmaputra and win the faith of the people of the region.
The temple has a large pond by it. The pond is home to large varities of turtles and fishes. Some turtles are believed to be hundreds of years old. The temple campus also has peacock, deer, pythons etc. These animals along with the temple draw attraction of the tourists.
Location: Helem, Biswanath District, Assam, 784172
Maa Kalyani Mandir Gate, Helem, Biswanath
Maa Kalyani Mandir, Helem, Biswanath
Location: Uma Tumoni Island, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath, Assam
Contact: 091013 51163
Green Ashiyana Island Resort, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Green Ashiyana Island Resort Gate, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Green Ashiyana Island Resort, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Green Ashiyana Island Resort, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Green Ashiyana Island Resort, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Green Ashiyana Island Resort, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Green Ashiyana Island Resort, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Location:- Tinisuti, Biswanath, Assam
Nomara is a naturally beautiful site in Biswanath near Arunachal Pradesh Border. It is Located 26 km North from Biswanath Chariali Town. It is mainly famous for its natural beauty.
Nomara, Tinisuti, Biswanath, Assam
Nomara, Tinisuti, Biswanath, Assam
Nomara, Tinisuti, Biswanath, Assam
Nomara, Tinisuti, Biswanath, Assam
Monabarie Tea Estate at Biswanath District of Assam is Asia's Largest Tea Estate. The tea estate is owned by the McLeod Russel India Limited, a part of Williamson Magor Group.
Location:- Monabari, Biswanath, Assam, 784167
Image of Monabari tea garden, Biswanath, Assam
Image of Monabari tea garden, Biswanath, Assam
Biswanath Ghat is Located towards south from Biswanath Chariali Town. Biswanath Ghat is also popularly known as "Gupta Kashi". The town is named after the ancient Biswanath mandir. It is called Gupta Kashi, in comparison with Kashi during the golden rule of the Guptas. The ghat has a cluster of temples of different gods. A Siva temple was located at the confluence of Bridhaganga (Burigonga) river with the Brahmaputra.
Island of Umatumoni
A view of sunset from Biswanath Ghat
Hansha Bahan river cruise, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
A view of Brahmaputra river from Biswanath Ghat
Biswanath Ghat Ganesh Mandir, Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath
Sources https://biswanath.gov.in/portlet-innerpage/places-of-tourist-interest-in-biswanath-town
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